GREENVILLE, South Carolina—Personal injury attorneys Paul Hammack and Jamie Ackermann of Hammack Law Firm are pleased to announce a $1.3 million settlement for a client who was severely injured in a South Carolina car accident.
On October 31, 2023, the at-fault driver turned left directly into the path of the client, causing their vehicle to violently flip multiple times and come to rest against a house. Although the at-fault driver claimed that their vehicle had stalled in the roadway, they had the vehicle crushed before it could be inspected. Clearly the reckless driver was hiding something he did not want the Hammack attorneys to find out.
The client suffered serious injuries, including a three-column T-12 compression fracture requiring spinal instrumentation with rods and screws. The hardware will need to be removed in the future, and there is potential for additional medical procedures. Regardless, the client faces a long and difficult journey to recovery.
While the primary insurer initially attempted to limit their liability with a policy step-down provision, Hammack Law Firm’s legal team successfully argued that full policy limits should be paid. This seven-figure settlement will help cover the client’s ongoing medical expenses and lifestyle adjustment.
“We are pleased to obtain this result for our client, who suffered traumatic injuries through no fault of their own,” said Paul Hammack. “This settlement will provide needed compensation and care as they work to recover from the devastating effects of this accident.”
Hammack Law Firm remains dedicated to aggressively representing individuals severely injured due to another’s negligence.
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About Hammack Law Firm
For over 15 years, Hammack Law Firm has focused on obtaining justice for individuals harmed by the negligent or reckless acts of others. Our attorneys dedicate themselves to cases involving personal injuries from motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, premises liability claims such as slip/trip and fall incidents, and wrongful death actions. We are proud to serve our local community with compassion and dedication as we pursue our mission: to Right the Wrongs of Injured People.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Paul Hammack provides his clients with a level of trial expertise and strategic insight rarely found in personal injury litigation. Having spent the first eight years of his career working within major insurance defense firms across Georgia and South Carolina, Paul gained an intimate understanding of the “other side’s” playbook. This insurance industry background serves as a unique differentiator for his clients; he knows exactly how insurance carriers evaluate risk and what motivates them to pay top dollar for a claim.
In 2008, Paul founded Hammack Law Firm to move away from the “plaintiff mill” model and focus on building personal relationships with those he represents. As a seasoned litigator, he has tried dozens of first-chair cases to verdict, specializing in high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries and complex truck accidents. His dual-state practice allows him to provide aggressive representation across both South Carolina and Georgia, ensuring victims of negligence receive the maximum financial compensation possible regardless of which side of the state line the accident occurred.
Paul’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his record of significant achievements, including a $10 million tractor-trailer wrongful death settlement and a $3.9 million moped-versus-truck recovery. His credentials and bar admissions in both South Carolina and Georgia underscore his deep roots in the regional legal community. Beyond the courtroom, Paul is a dedicated advocate for his local community, contributing his time and resources to organizations such as the United Way, Red Cross, and Hands On Greenville, all while working to make South Carolina a safer place for everyone.
